Warcraft Release Date, Update, Spoilers; Poster Hints of Human vs Orc Showdown

By Komfie Manalo
Warcraft
Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures have released a new poster for Warcraft. Legendary Pictures

Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures have released a new poster for Warcraft, the classic fantasy film adaptation of the hugely popular video game World of Warcraft. The poster provides a first glimpse of Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel), the human hero in the movie and orc warrior Durotan (Toby Kebbell), reported Entertainment Weekly.

The poster also provided some insights about the major showdown between Lothar and Durotan. The poster has the tag line "Two worlds. One home," highlighting the conflict between humans and the orcs fighting for dominance.

Warcraft the movie is a 3D epic adventure of a world in a conflict between humans and orcs based on the massively-popular Blizzard Entertainment's universe. The movie is directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and was written by Charles Leavitt with a rewrite by Jones, said Comingsoon.net.

The film adaptation of the World of Warcraft is a collaboration amongst Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment and Atlas Entertainment production, and is produced by Charles Roven, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Alex Gartner. Stuart Fenegan, Jillian Share, Brent O'Connor, and Blizzard Entertainment's Michael Morhaime and Paul Sams were identified as the film's executive producers. Rob Pardo and Blizzard Entertainment's Chris Metzen and Nick Carpenter co‐produce with Atlas's Rebecca Steel Roven.

Also, Legendary announced that the official trailer of Warcraft will be unfiled on Friday at BlizzCon. Legendary posted on its official Twitter account, "Enemies will unite and worlds will collide. Get ready for the worldwide debut of the #WarcraftMovie trailer on 11/6."

Comingsoon.net writes, "Fighting for The Alliance, Warcraft features Dominic Cooper as King Llane Wrynn, Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, Ben Foster as Medivh, Ben Schnetzer as Khadgar, and Ruth Negga as Lady Taria, and on the side of The Horde is Clancy Brown as Blackhand, Toby Kebbel as Durotan, Robert Kazinsky as Ogrim, and Daniel Wu as Gul'Dan, with Paula Patton's Garona caught in the middle."

Warcraft is scheduled to his the silver screens on June 10, 2016.

    Most Popular
  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

Top Stories